How to Change Artboard Color in Adobe Illustrator
The artboard in Adobe Illustrator serves as the foundation for your artwork, providing a canvas upon which you create your designs. While the default artboard color is white, you can customize it to match your project’s aesthetic or enhance visibility. Here’s how to change artboard color in Adobe Illustrator:
Step 1: Open Adobe Illustrator
Launch Adobe Illustrator and open the document containing the artboard you want to modify. Ensure you have selected the artboard itself, not any objects within it.
Step 2: Access Artboard Properties
Navigate to the Artboard menu (Windows) or View menu (macOS) and select Artboard Tool. This will activate the Artboard Tool, which allows you to manipulate the artboard properties.
Step 3: Modify Artboard Color
While the Artboard Tool is active, right-click the artboard and select Artboard Options from the context menu. This will open the Artboard Options dialog box.
Step 4: Select Fill Color
In the Artboard Options dialog box, locate the Fill section. Click the color swatch next to the Fill Color option to open the Color Picker.
Step 5: Choose Artboard Color
In the Color Picker, select the desired color for your artboard. You can choose from a variety of color palettes, including CMYK, RGB, HSB, and swatches.
Step 6: Confirm Color Change
Once you’ve selected the desired color, click the OK button to close the Color Picker and the Artboard Options dialog box. The artboard’s color will now be updated to the chosen color.
Optional: Adjust Transparency
If you want to partially see through the artboard, you can adjust its transparency. In the Artboard Options dialog box, locate the Opacity section and drag the slider to adjust the transparency level.
Step 7: Save Changes
Save your Illustrator document to apply the artboard color change permanently. Your artboard will now have the desired color, enhancing the visual appeal of your project.
